coolsaber

The KBB value seemed to have dropped close to 5K for earlier used models. IDK about the 2015.

T4Fun

i am wondering if the drive train and engine are exactly the same in the LX and LC. I know Toyota modifies their mechanical parts to some extent to make it a lexus.

I like both. Can you raise and lower the LC as well?

here is a nice LC video

Luke27617

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The US version of LC doesn't go up/down but it comes with kdss which is more valuable for me. Also long term less to worry about system breaking which I am sure costs a fortune to repair

markrivers

^ main consideration why we went with the LC vs the LX.
another thing is the 18 in rims on the LC, which is better suited if you really do off road.
the thicker sidewalls etc.

Luke27617

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Here it is my new LC

Dudley33

Luke, Beautiful LC--- very elegant looking

Luke27617

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Thanks! Should age nicely.

ybing

Isn't the Land Cruiser only few thousand cheaper than LX? How much did you pay for your Land Cruiser?

I believe the only difference is Land Cruiser has the KDSS, LX use electric control...

If want go serious off road I think should go for new set of AT or MT tries... those factory tires are really for on road driving...

LordBowral

Don't even consider the 15 model.. The new 16 is so far superior you wouldn't think its even related ! Spend the extra and make yourself happy ...You only live once !!

coolsaber

Unless you get a huge discount though LOL You only get a the deal of the century once as well

Luke27617

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$77k. For sure for off roading LC is way to go. Also it is fully loaded to start with where in Lexus every option is an option. Invoice difference of similarly configured is roughly 12K. I have to say the Lexus' interior is much nicer, but I like the more conservative exterior which should age nicely as LX you never know. If not the front of LX, I would probably spend the extra $.

ybing

I kind of like the new family style spindle grille I know not everyone likes it, but Lexus need more aggressive look it doesn't look as good as it is at the beginning, but it sure draw attention haha

$77K... you got big discount? I thought Land Cruiser start around $84K

Luke27617

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Not bad. Bought it for $1000 over invoice. Invoice starts in low $76 and MSRP around $84.

ybing

Nice one, the salesman must be needed one?

The LX actually is quite loaded already... Most will be adding $5K of stuff (Luxury package - $1,190; ML speaker - $2,350; HUD - $900; Qi - $75; Heated wheel - $150; Forced 21' wheels - $745)

Only thing left is cooler box - $170 & rear screen - $2,005; which both I think is useless to me at least...

No kids yet, so rear screen no point, and even have kids, I don't think is a good idea to give them that options if really need... there is ipadsssssssssss lol

Cool box... just take up space in center... and I doubt people will really use it often...

Luke27617

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Dealers are easy to work to get a good price. I hit internet departments and do my search within 200 miles radius. There are always couple willing to make a great deal. One gave me even $500 over invoice but would have to wait longer as they had nothing in route and couldn't find another dealer to trade with.

Cool box. Agree that it takes space, but I can see utilization in the summer. I can skip taking a regular cooler. Also meantime I am using it to store cables, chargers, etc...

I am with you on screens. If it would be an option for LC I would skip it, but it comes with it so looks like my daughter will enjoy it.
Not a bad option for people without kids as well. Imagine yourself on a date somewhere on top of mountain (on LC wheels of course), you turn heat to back seats, recline them back, pop a bottle of champaign or couple cold beers (if you have the cooler). BTW that is how kids are made so you will need those screens in the near future.